A few months ago, we urged you to speak out against a bill sponsored by Rep. James Sensenbrenner that would have made it a crime not to turn in loved ones committing drug-related crimes. Thanks to people like you who spoke up against the so-called "Snitch Bill," it's largely dead in the water, we hear.

Now there's a new threat. Conservative Rep. Mark Souder (R-IN) has introduced a bill that would lower from five grams to three (about a sugar packet's worth) the amount of methamphetamine needed to land someone a five-year mandatory minimum prison sentence—and lower the amount needed for a ten-year mandatory minimum from 50 grams to five (about a thimble's worth). Simple possession wouldn't be charged, but with amounts this low, people could be charged with "possession with intent to distribute" for about a weekend's worth of meth.

The Drug Policy Alliance urges you to take action against the bill by clicking here.

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